Buster has a "runny" nose. It appears to only be out of one nostril. The vet said since it's clear, he didn't feel warranted antibiotics. He is not coughing, or sneezing, or acting different otherwise. But it keeps running and it frustrates him and he licks his nose all night long, I can hear him. And occasionally he "paws" his snout.

I cannot think of anything different I am using or have brought into the house. No new food/treats/laundry soap/toys, ect. Nothing out of the ordinary. He has never shown allergies to anything. I am doing work on my house, but have been for the past few years (that's a whole other thread).

The vet said he could take and xray and start testing, but advised to watch it a bit longer just to rule out a cold. I've never had a dog with a constant drippy nose. Has anyone else?

As you can see in the photos below, his nose appears normal. I propped him up with pillows to kind of tilt his head "backward" a bit, in hopes that the drip will go the other way, and he appears more comfortable that way.

He's still running around and playing with tennis balls and chewing bones, so not sure if I should be a big worrywart or not?

I think the pawing could be indicative that he wants it to stop (dripping) and maybe he thinks he can "shut it off". He sorta "taps" it rather than claws at it. I will give him the Benadryl and keep an eye on him.

I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day, tomorrow doesn't look good either.
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In my experience, generally that either something is caught in there or something is growing in there, like a cyst or lump or whatever -- it's bothersome enough that he wants to swat at it or rub his face on some surface to try and remove it.

Never make someone a priority in your life when that someone treats you like an option.

Marinepits wrote:In my experience, generally that either something is caught in there or something is growing in there, like a cyst or lump or whatever -- it's bothersome enough that he wants to swat at it or rub his face on some surface to try and remove it.

Ditto.

I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day, tomorrow doesn't look good either.
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"You didn't know of the magical powers of the break stick? It's up there with genies and Harry Potter as far as magic levels go." SisMorphine 01/07/07